William W. Harper was interviewed at his men’s clothing in Marlington. He was born 11/28/1911. He discussed some of his experience in the lumber business. His father W.W. Harper was involved in the wood business his entire life and his son William joined him in the late days of 1941. He served in the 87th infantry division in Europe during WWII and returned late in the summer of 1945. After his father death he operated the business until 1970 when he sold it and later purchased The Men Shop. His history also appears in The History of Pocahontas County. He is pictured standing in front of his store.